PHAR6752
PHAR 6752 - Integrated Endocrinology (2.1 Cr.)
College of Pharmacy - Adm (11390)
TPHR - College of Pharmacy
PHAR 6752 - Integrated Endocrinology (2.1 Cr.)
Course description
This course will integrate all pertinent endocrinology topics (excluding diabetes) into one course. Specifically, the pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and the therapeutic application of the this knowledge will be covered in an integrated approach via specific modules. All major endocrine pathways will be taught including:
hypothalamic/pituitary, steroids, female sex hormones, hormonal contraception, menopause/hormone therapy, bone health, male gonadal hormones, drugs in pregnancy and lactation, sexual dysfunction and thyroid hormone.
prereq: Students will need to have successfully completed:
- Cellular Metabolism/Nutrition,
- Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
- Pharmaceutical Care Skills Labs 1-3.
Students should be concurrently enrolled in Kidney, Fluids, and Electrolytes, and Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.
Students should be able to describe the function of the overall endocrine systems and the multiple roles of hormones in the body.
hypothalamic/pituitary, steroids, female sex hormones, hormonal contraception, menopause/hormone therapy, bone health, male gonadal hormones, drugs in pregnancy and lactation, sexual dysfunction and thyroid hormone.
prereq: Students will need to have successfully completed:
- Cellular Metabolism/Nutrition,
- Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
- Pharmaceutical Care Skills Labs 1-3.
Students should be concurrently enrolled in Kidney, Fluids, and Electrolytes, and Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.
Students should be able to describe the function of the overall endocrine systems and the multiple roles of hormones in the body.
Minimum credits
2.1
Maximum credits
2.1
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Requirements
000221
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring